Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Increase the minimum wage for care workers
Closed
96 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the Government to increase the minimum wage for care workers as we believe the wage they get is not enough compared to the work they do.
Statistics show that the national average wage for a care worker is lower than the average wage for other essential services, which we consider are of similar responsibility and demand. In the UK, the average hourly rate for care workers is just around £12, whereas the cost of living continues to rise, leaving many struggling to make ends meet.
Timeline
| 9 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
96
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
9 Jun 2025
Closed
9 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.